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Ferry from Symi to Kos

Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Symi and Kos. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Symi to Kos, Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Symi Kos ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between $37.22 and $240.07, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Symi to Kos.

What's the ferry schedule from Symi to Kos?

The earliest Symi Kos ferry typically departs Symi at about 08:40 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:40.

How long is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

Ferries from Symi to Kos sail in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Symi Kos Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Symi to Kos provided by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Dodekanisos Seaways provide 6 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromSymi to Kos?

The price of a ferry from Symi to Kos typically range between $37.22* and $240.07*. On average the Symi Kos ferry is $83.17*. The cheapest Symi Kos ferry prices start from $37.22*. The average price for a foot passenger is $74.09*. The average price for a car is $292.40*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

What is the distance from Symi to Kos?

The distance between Symi to Kos is approximately 42 miles (67km) or 36 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Symi to Kos with a car?

Yes, Symi Kos ferries allow cars onboard with Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries between Symi and Kos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Symi and Kos use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Kos?

Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries allow foot passengers on Symi Kos ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

Dodekanisos Seaways & Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Symi to Kos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Symi - Kos Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationDodecanese Islands
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators3
OperatorsDodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries
Average Price$83
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration1 h 25 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 20 m
First Ferry08:40
Last Ferry19:40
Distance36 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Symi to Kos Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    The ferry crossing time from Symi to Kos is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Symi to Kos ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Symi to Kos is $83.17. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Symi to Kos?

    There are 3 popular ferry operators for Symi to Kos. These are

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Symi to Kos?

    Book ferries from Symi to Kos through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Symi to Kos with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Symi to Kos with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Symi to Kos?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Symi to Kos?

    The distance from Symi to Kos is 36 nautical miles.

Symi Guide

The Greek island of Symi is one of the Dodecanese Islands and is located around 40 km to the north west of the island of Rhodes and 420 km from the Port of Piraeus. Symi's closest neighbours are the Datca and Bozburun peninsulars of Mugla Province in Turkey. The island's terrain is mainly mountainous and its coastline is made up of either beaches and secluded coves, or rocky cliffs. Located on the north east coast of the island is its main town, also called Symi. The lower town is the area around the harbour, called Yialos, and the upper town is called Horio or Ano Symi. There isn't a great deal to see or do on the island, and this is perhaps where its charm is. Apart from lazing on the beach or swimming in its crystal clear waters the Monastery of the Archangel Panormitis, which is an early 18th century Greek Orthodox monastery built on the coast in the south west of the country, is worth visiting. Overlooking Ano Symi is the Kastro which was built by the Knights of St. John as an expansion of a Byzantine castle on the same site. Quite a bit of the structure remains and there are also signs of an ancient citadel on which two later castles were built.


Kos Guide

Kos is a Greek island that lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is situated to the south of the island of Kalymnos and to the north of the island of Nisyros. The island, which is only around 3 miles off the Turkish coast and sits in the Keramiko Gulf, or the Kos Gulf, is the third largest of the Dodecanese islands. Kos is a well known and popular holiday destination where visitors go to enjoy the island's beaches. Kos was also one of the first Greek islands to recognise the benefits of tourism to its economy and as a result many hotels were built along the island's long and sandy coastline in the east and south. Cycling is a popular activity on Kos as the island's terrain is quite flat and because there are many bicycle hire outlets throughout the island along with some dedicated cycle paths between some of the larger hotels.

There are daily services between Kos and Piraeus along with services between Kos and the rest of the Dodecanese, the islands of the north eastern Aegean and Turkey. The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.

Symi to Kos Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/03/2025 and 9/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
SAOS Ferries 08:40 14:00 5 hours 20 minutes Thu
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:50 10:10 1 hour 20 minutes Sat, Sun
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 10:20 1 hour 25 minutes Mon, Tue
Dodekanisos Seaways 08:55 12:10 3 hours 15 minutes Wed, Fri
SAOS Ferries 13:30 18:50 5 hours 20 minutes Fri
Blue Star Ferries 17:30 21:50 4 hours 20 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 18:30 21:05 2 hours 35 minutes Thu
Blue Star Ferries 19:40 23:59 4 hours 19 minutes Sat

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